In order to "facilitate" the debate that, in good or bad faith, came to
light regarding the conference organized by the Estonian Justice Ministry
in Tallinn and the information provided by the Athens Macedonian News
Agency, we want to underline the following:

The Justice Ministers of the 27 Member States of the EU had been invited
to the conference and only eight attended - those who signed the final
communique on "The Heritage in 21st Century Europe of the Crimes Committed
by Communist Regimes." This list with the eight countries was the only
list of countries released by the Estonian Ministry of Justice. And
this is what the Athens Macedonian News Agency reported. No other list
of countries was released and the official announcement in Estonian and
Russian published after the end of the conference referred to the "EU or
Eastern Partnership countries." Several hours later, in an announcement in
English, it was added that "19 countries were represented", without being
named again. According to the Athens Macedonian News Agency's sources,
the other countries were not represented by their Justice Ministers but
by their local ambassadors and representatives who participated in the
Memorial Event at the Freedom Square in Tallinn.

This "typical" representation reflects ... the importance that the EU
countries attributed to the conference...

Regarding the title of the conference, it should be mentioned that it
has changed two or three times. The initial title of the conference was
"European Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Communist and Nazi Regimes"
and then became more ... moderate "European Day of Remembrance of the
Victims of All Totalitarian and Authoritarian Regimes", apparently due
to the reactions in the country and abroad (announcements by communist
parties, European Left, Greek Justice Minister Stavros Kontonis and
Estonian MPs.)

Finally, as regards the international partnerships of the Athens
Macedonian News Agency, we would like to inform you that it has been a
member of the European Alliance of News Agencies (EANA) for many years
and cooperates with all the news agencies of the EU member states as
well as the Balkan countries, Russia (Ria Novosti and Tass), China,
many Arab countries and so on.

Michalis Psilos

President, General Director

Athens Macedonian News Agency

Politics

[02] Tsipras: The aim of the government is to exit the memoranda in
August 2018

The aim of the government is to exit the memoranda in August 2018, Prime
Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Saturday in a meeting with the heads of
chambers in Thessaloniki.

The meeting took place ahead of his keynote speech at the opening of
the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) on September 9. His speech
has been scheduled for 20.00.

The prime minister referred to the positive performance of the Greek
economy. As for tourism, he said revenues were increased by 2 billion
euros until July.

In reply to questions raised by the representatives of the chambers,
he said:

- The Development Bank will be ready in the second quarter of 2018 and
will significantly support small and medium sized enterprises.

- The government will raise the issue of businesses' accounts not subject
to confiscation in the negotiation for the third programme review.

- The freezing of social security contributions will apply with the
voting of a law in the next days.

Tsipras will then go to the Prespes Lakes, where he will attend a concert
dedicated to poet Nikos Gatsos, with Manolis Mitsias and Kariofylia
Karambeti.

[03] Labour Min Achtsioglou: The government proceeds with reforms to
improve the everyday life of employees

The imminent draft law of the Labour ministry will attempt to respond
to the legitimate demands of the majority of the society and to greatly
enhance the effectiveness of the law enforcement instruments, Labour
Minister Efi Achtsioglou said in an interview with the Athens Macedonian
News Agency.

The draft law provides for the strengthening of the framework for the
protection of the citizens from undeclared work. It will also solve issues
related to social security insurance issues and proceed with institutional
changes for the equal participation of people with disabilities in the
social, economic and political life of the country.

"The government is making reforms with the view to improving the every
day life of employees," the minister stressed.

[04] Gov't spokesman Tzanakopoulos reassures there will be no additional
measures

There will be no additional measures, government spokesman Dimitris
Tzanakopoulos reassured in an interview with Real News newspaper on
Sunday.

Tzanakopoulos underlined that the elections will be held in 2019 and
ruled out the possibility of a government reshuffle for the time being.

Asked about the government's decision not to participate in the conference
in Tallinn, he said that the government did well and was eventually
justified by the outcome of the conference.

Regarding the economic performance, he said that there is no room for
doubt. However, he added, nobody can discount the stance of the creditors
and particularly the IMF on fiscal issues.

He stressed that this government will take the country out of the
memoranda and the supervision and estimated that the programme will be
concluded on time.

French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Athens has a "double meaning
both for Greek-French relations and for Europe," Alternate Foreign
Minister Giorgos Katrougalos said in an interview with the Athens
Macedonian News Agency.

More specifically, Katrougalos said that Macron's visit will strengthen
the strategic relation of Greece and France both at a political and
economic level, adding that the French president will be accompanied by
a group of businessmen from the sectors of defence, energy, tourism and
new technologies.

"At a time when the Greek economy recovers and returns to positive
growth rates, French investors seek synergies and cooperation with Greek
businesses," he underlined.

As regards the third programme review, he said that Greece has delivered
on its promises and the main pending issue is the debt settlement.

Moreover, he said that the government's biggest bet is growth for all.

(New Democracy leader) Kyriakos Mitsotakis can guarantee Greece a future
through reforms, investments, tax reductions, spending cuts and opening of
jobs, party spokesman Vassilis Kikilias said on Saturday in an interview
with Paraskinio newspaper.

It is our duty to the country to unite the people whilst Mr Tsipras
divides it, he added.

Regarding the upcoming Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF), he said that
the fact that Tsipras will speaks about investments in Thessaloniki is
"at least tragic" as first-class ministers of the SYRIZA-ANEL government
constantly hinder the largest private investment in the wider region.

"I remain optimistic over Greece's prospects," main opposition New
Democracy (ND) leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in an interview with
Kathimerini newspaper on Sunday.

"I believe in the Greeks and their potential," he added.

Mitsotakis underlined that Greece needs to restart. "Amid the deep
crisis, a lot of Greek citizens fight and succeed. They have taken a
step forward. The politicians must do the same," he said.

The leader of the main opposition stressed the importance of democracy
saying that, according to him, is the most important value and for
this reason any form of totalitarianism that restricts the freedom and
exercises violence is repulsive.

Fair weather and northerly winds are forecast for Monday. Wind velocity
will reach 6 on the Beaufort scale. Fair in the northern parts of the
country, with temperatures ranging from 18C to 36C. Fair in the eastern
parts, with temperatures ranging from 18C to 36C.

Fair weather in the Aegean islands and Crete, 22C-29C. Fair in Athens,
21C-34C. Same weather in Thessaloniki, 18C-35C.